With the internet and owning your own platform, such as a website to buy products, you can literally be your own gatekeeper. I understand people sign for the advance money and POSSIBLE POPULARITY, but you can literally do what the executives do on your own. It could take longer, but it’s worth it long term 💯
You are correct on all levels. Especially the IT COULD TAKE LONGER statement. However, these days, people seem to want everything NOW and do not have the TIME or PATIENCE to EARN THEIR KEEP!
Right on man. You are speaking the truth. We are living in a time where dehumanization and easy access is damaging artists. The key to art is patience. I am mad about mpc stems now everyone will be doing what producers paid a fortune to do. Patience and soul is what makes good music. Any one can play a c chord..it's how you add the soul. ..free music platforms are the end to music. The AI industry wants pop music to become a totaly novelty that anyone can make so AI artist can replace humans. The release of mpc stems is actually the beginning of the total end for producers. I. 2 years a handheld device will be able to produce top quality recordings
Thank you for saying that, people losing their minds whining about mpc stems not dropping fast enough like that was somehow stopping you from creating your music, make your own damn loops and samples for the love of God so called artists are just lazy and entitled now
@@Jesoteric I realized most of these so-called producers today can't build a song from scratch. They always gotta wait on loops and stems! They can't come up with dope chord progressions around which they can build their songs. Very miserable times indeed.
@@johnnystlouis8081it enables you to separate someone else’s fully produced music into four layers like harmonics, rhythmic etc, so people can fuck around with it. They try to sell these as some “amazing” opportunities. Out right bastardizing art. Not bragging, but you know what’s “amazing” ? How for example my daughter plays the piano on their school opening day and nearly 600 pupils giving her a standing ovation! That’s what music should be all about. 😎☮️
The 400 years is up! The 400 years did not represent slavery it represented how long white immigrants had control over our land. They made a deal. From 1619 to 2019. What happened in 2020? The world went into a reset - coronavirus. Hollywood is no more. The music industry is no more. Disney is no more. All of the white companies are in debt look it up. This is time for us to take back our creative control. Look up how many black people win their land BACK since 2020. PUBLIC INFORMATION. Look up how many black businesses in Black companies have been started.
Artists need to figure out that their new business model should be to remain independent. Get your own websites. And realize your website is like a TV station or TV channel. Sell advertising space. Give the music away for free via requiring downloaders/streamers to watch a certain number of Ads to gain access to streaming/downloading. Also artists should make their merch and concert tickets etc available on their websites. Artists should realize the new customer base for their music is advertisers. They are now selling music, videos etc to advertisers. This is what CZcams does. And the masses who used to buy Artists’ music are now buying their live shows and merch.
4:02 You're right, but they can't gatekeep anymore. Most artists aren't making music that's good enough to jump through hoops to get. Streaming offers too many options and too much convenience to be going to some website and signing up just to hear someone's mediocre music. You had no choice but to wait for one album to drop in the 90s, but no one has time for that anymore. It's not just the music industry, the internet killed a lot of gatekeepers.
Growing up in the 90s and early 2000s I used to love that band Radiohead. I had to wait like 4 or 5 yrs in between albums. All modern music is is a cool album cover that is just mimicking the 60s and 70s albums. Not new.. The music however is horrible.
My understanding is that the record labels are either founded or own a percentage of the streaming platforms but I don’t know I haven’t researched it but somebody has said that and I didn’t know if it was true or not
I agree with everything you said. I believe the rulers of this world and our creators really do not want to encourage any form of music industry. You can only make it as a solo thinker in music these days, there are no structures to depend on. All music organizations eg. Spotify are scavengers feeding on the carcasses of some artist's dead dream. What people thought was a music industry was only a cabal of opportunity hunters ready to devour an artistic spirit.
everything u said is facts, but i would argue the industry is live shows then if every other physical revenue stream is gone. the experience of being able to get people come and see u live, and the only gatekeepers that exist are the owners of venues and arenas.
It's always been live shows, even back in the 80s. The labels always found ways to rob (recoup) from artists as far as their recordings. Gold and platinum artists was getting 5 and 10 dollar checks from record sales of a million albums.
The independents sold out for larger profits which are in the hands of other owners. When we had our own, everything was richer. Now many of our families and relationships are broken up.
The worst gatekeepers today are major artists themselves. Look at all the artists that have labels and don't allow their them to blow up. A prime example is Drake's OVO.
Whatever spirit motivated you to make this video is a really good spirit. You're a rare being. I hope this message guides many because what you have shared is the actual blueprint for navigating the new music space. I do agree with your statement that, the playing field has been leveled and now is the time for musicians to use their creativity aand discretion to build their worlds. If a potential music entrepreneur can't do that, then, they are not cut for the music business.
YO you make valid points, but I don't wanna go back. I bought Chill Rob G on vinyl for 6.99, but now I can listen to Steady B anytime I want FOR FREE. Shiiiiiiiiiiid Streaming is a wack model for us artist, but as a consumer ...........
I can't stand management companies that ask if you have a budget. If artists had the budget, they wouldn't need you. Proper branding and understanding who your actual listeners are is crucial. There's a big difference between someone streaming your music and a real fan who's willing to pay $50 to see you live. Analytics provide valuable insights, but success ultimately comes down to 100% discipline and consistency. I've signed six artists, and five of them have charted multiple times without spending any money. You are your own gatekeeper.
I remember going to a discount store in 1989/90, there was a bin FULL of new copies of Paul's Boutique, like at least 100, they were $1.99, I only bought one :(
I respect you bro for not begging me to subscribe and like. And.... For speaking the truth. Keep it up bro. I like how the music engine, keeps evolving. - but who the fuc really cares? Random reminder to anyone reading this April 8th ☀️🌗🌏 don't forget to wear shades 😎
I mentioned on another channel about why it's so difficult to get into the music world (I called that because you don't like me using the word industry ) in the world of sport if your good you make it , but you could be a great songwriter and never get a chance , so I would criticise the people running it not the artists ! I write songs people like them but you seem to walk down blind alleys . I'm thinking of going to the far east . God bless all . ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@@ralph8078 A lot of nation are far ahead in the number of factory work that we have access too. We don't have the same amount as we had in the golden era of our country. I wish we did though!
And also, it takes us back to the dawn of time when music was just music. There was no profit or fame from it and artists just made music for the love of it. If you want money then go get a job. Music was never an avenue meant to make loads of money.
I disagree we just made money on our own your right about streaming Stay independent we make money off of vinyl, cassettes you have bandcamp I know ppl get 100-150$ for vinyl overseas if you don’t understand the business of music you won’t make a profit #Stayindependent & make your own lane #fastdreams #blackrose coming soon
So many great musicians out there getting ripped off. Sorry Maximus, but doing just "doing you're own thing" is not the answer to stop tech giants. Something has to change.
SIMPLE MUSIC BUSINESS & CREATIVITY SONGWRITING PRODUCTION PRO TOOLS MUSICIANSHIP ETC... 3 MAJORS UNIVERSAL WARNER SONY CONTROL 85% OF THE MARKET INDEPENDENT ARTIST LABELS 15% OF MARKET..... JB.OK
Instead of gatekeeper these industry cats out here playing GAYkeeper! 03:37 compartmentalized is the word you were looking for, agree a thousand percent on everything said here!
My guy, the "music industry" terminology is merely just a descriptor people use to define the business aspect of music-making. You're not meant to take it literally or try to conflate it with other industries that function very differently. If you simply type up "music industry definition" on Google it will tell you that "It's a market comprised of three main categories: live music, recording, and publishing" on one of the dropdown menus. By stating that the music industry is dying or thriving due to the performance in the market would be a fair thing to say. So if you're someone who makes music for a living, you wouldn't be wrong to say that you work in the music industry no matter if you're working independently or with major studios. You're just overcomplicating the matter by stating that it's wrong. It's like me saying that purchasing a subscription on Netflix is technically not purchasing, because that would imply that you are acquiring (as in keep permanently) whatever you gain access to when in reality, it's a glorified rental service. Most people know this but they will still use the word anyway because that's just how it is.
I think you missed the point. I am referring to the changing of Hardware Distribution to Digital Distribution over the last two decades. It's way more money in Hard Disc Sells and in return more people gets to Eat off the Pie from Hard Disc Vs Digital. That's a real Industry. Everybody can Eat! That's Industry! Get People Paid!
@@maximusxxi Well I have no idea how they compare in terms of profit-making but I imagine both have their positives and negatives. Perhaps selling physical units was a lot more lucrative than digital copies but the lack of convenience makes it impossible to go back to those old ways. I'm certain artists can still earn good money, especially since it's much more accessible to make music today than ever before. In my opinion, the increase in competition is the most significant challenge for artists to gain recognition and revenue. Politics has also played a key role in the production process which may explain why the quality and outcome on all spectrums of music and other forms of entertainment has dwindled. But that's just my observation as a hobbyist as opposed to a professional who works in these fields.
Yeah, just like anything else. digitized electric world. It is sad, and doesnt have to be this way. Its almost all "pre thought out" for everyone, makes creativity in people be turned off and be dependent upon others creations and thoughts. Not much originality. Yet the devices are still cool. Kinda a weird combo.
With the internet and owning your own platform, such as a website to buy products, you can literally be your own gatekeeper. I understand people sign for the advance money and POSSIBLE POPULARITY, but you can literally do what the executives do on your own. It could take longer, but it’s worth it long term 💯
Facts
You are correct on all levels. Especially the IT COULD TAKE LONGER statement. However, these days, people seem to want everything NOW and do not have the TIME or PATIENCE to EARN THEIR KEEP!
This message is sooo rare and well needed. Much respect.
Salute! Respect! Thank You!
Barry White didn't like cassette tapes cause people could record music themselves. Technology changes everything.
Sure you're right...
Right on man. You are speaking the truth. We are living in a time where dehumanization and easy access is damaging artists. The key to art is patience. I am mad about mpc stems now everyone will be doing what producers paid a fortune to do. Patience and soul is what makes good music. Any one can play a c chord..it's how you add the soul. ..free music platforms are the end to music. The AI industry wants pop music to become a totaly novelty that anyone can make so AI artist can replace humans. The release of mpc stems is actually the beginning of the total end for producers. I. 2 years a handheld device will be able to produce top quality recordings
Thank you for saying that, people losing their minds whining about mpc stems not dropping fast enough like that was somehow stopping you from creating your music, make your own damn loops and samples for the love of God so called artists are just lazy and entitled now
What is the MPC stems you are talking about?
@@Jesotericfacts
@@Jesoteric I realized most of these so-called producers today can't build a song from scratch. They always gotta wait on loops and stems!
They can't come up with dope chord progressions around which they can build their songs. Very miserable times indeed.
@@johnnystlouis8081it enables you to separate someone else’s fully produced music into four layers like harmonics, rhythmic etc, so people can fuck around with it. They try to sell these as some “amazing” opportunities. Out right bastardizing art. Not bragging, but you know what’s “amazing” ? How for example my daughter plays the piano on their school opening day and nearly 600 pupils giving her a standing ovation! That’s what music should be all about. 😎☮️
The music hustle is done, been done the higher ups ate up the subsidiary labels mid 2000s , they are putting money into reggaeton and afrobeats
The 400 years is up!
The 400 years did not represent slavery it represented how long white immigrants had control over our land. They made a deal. From 1619 to 2019. What happened in 2020? The world went into a reset - coronavirus. Hollywood is no more. The music industry is no more. Disney is no more. All of the white companies are in debt look it up. This is time for us to take back our creative control. Look up how many black people win their land BACK since 2020. PUBLIC INFORMATION.
Look up how many black businesses in Black companies have been started.
New musicians making big bucks every year...it ain't done
The artists are the product now
Artists need to figure out that their new business model should be to remain independent. Get your own websites. And realize your website is like a TV station or TV channel. Sell advertising space. Give the music away for free via requiring downloaders/streamers to watch a certain number of Ads to gain access to streaming/downloading. Also artists should make their merch and concert tickets etc available on their websites. Artists should realize the new customer base for their music is advertisers. They are now selling music, videos etc to advertisers. This is what CZcams does. And the masses who used to buy Artists’ music are now buying their live shows and merch.
4:02 You're right, but they can't gatekeep anymore. Most artists aren't making music that's good enough to jump through hoops to get. Streaming offers too many options and too much convenience to be going to some website and signing up just to hear someone's mediocre music.
You had no choice but to wait for one album to drop in the 90s, but no one has time for that anymore.
It's not just the music industry, the internet killed a lot of gatekeepers.
Salute! Big Respect!
Building anticipation is gonna be very difficult in 2024. Gotta figure out something though! Salute!
Growing up in the 90s and early 2000s I used to love that band Radiohead. I had to wait like 4 or 5 yrs in between albums. All modern music is is a cool album cover that is just mimicking the 60s and 70s albums. Not new.. The music however is horrible.
My understanding is that the record labels are either founded or own a percentage of the streaming platforms but I don’t know I haven’t researched it but somebody has said that and I didn’t know if it was true or not
I agree with everything you said. I believe the rulers of this world and our creators really do not want to encourage any form of music industry. You can only make it as a solo thinker in music these days, there are no structures to depend on. All music organizations eg. Spotify are scavengers feeding on the carcasses of some artist's dead dream. What people thought was a music industry was only a cabal of opportunity hunters ready to devour an artistic spirit.
You said it best! Salute!
Amen, been this way since the 2010's just gotten worse. I signed a pub deal and after I got the money I was like what the hell is this "industry"
Salute!
everything u said is facts, but i would argue the industry is live shows then if every other physical revenue stream is gone.
the experience of being able to get people come and see u live, and the only gatekeepers that exist are the owners of venues and arenas.
Salute! I can definitely see it that way also! Thanks!
It's always been live shows, even back in the 80s. The labels always found ways to rob (recoup) from artists as far as their recordings. Gold and platinum artists was getting 5 and 10 dollar checks from record sales of a million albums.
The independents sold out for larger profits which are in the hands of other owners. When we had our own, everything was richer. Now many of our families and relationships are broken up.
There was never a music industry It's a business first music second
I miss gatekeepers.
Bruh fr. Very pro gatekeeping
The worst gatekeepers today are major artists themselves. Look at all the artists that have labels and don't allow their them to blow up. A prime example is Drake's OVO.
Whatever spirit motivated you to make this video is a really good spirit. You're a rare being. I hope this message guides many because what you have shared is the actual blueprint for navigating the new music space. I do agree with your statement that, the playing field has been leveled and now is the time for musicians to use their creativity aand discretion to build their worlds. If a potential music entrepreneur can't do that, then, they are not cut for the music business.
FACTS, my brotha ALL FACTS.
Salute! Thank you!
Good point
YO you make valid points, but I don't wanna go back. I bought Chill Rob G on vinyl for 6.99, but now I can listen to Steady B anytime I want FOR FREE. Shiiiiiiiiiiid Streaming is a wack model for us artist, but as a consumer ...........
Even as a consumer I think it's all bad. If it's not physical or tangible it can easily go up in smoke.
The quality of music has been completely diluted because of streaming. Goes to show that there is no such thing as a solution, only trade offs.
Good points
Thank You! Salute!
this is glorious, fr
Salute! Thank You! Respect!
I can't stand management companies that ask if you have a budget. If artists had the budget, they wouldn't need you. Proper branding and understanding who your actual listeners are is crucial. There's a big difference between someone streaming your music and a real fan who's willing to pay $50 to see you live. Analytics provide valuable insights, but success ultimately comes down to 100% discipline and consistency. I've signed six artists, and five of them have charted multiple times without spending any money. You are your own gatekeeper.
I remember going to a discount store in 1989/90, there was a bin FULL of new copies of Paul's Boutique, like at least 100, they were $1.99, I only bought one :(
Fact: Flint, Michigan #1
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this nga still got a cassete deck in his car and got a discman in his hip
I sure Do! I have 2004 G35 Coupe Manual 6 speed with the brembos! I'm old school! Yes it has a tape deck!
AI can copy ANYTHING music puts out and make it better
ooww I watched this 1.25 times faster and i know its even harder
It's been this way since 2015
True! Salute!
I respect you bro for not begging me to subscribe and like. And.... For speaking the truth.
Keep it up bro. I like how the music engine, keeps evolving. - but who the fuc really cares?
Random reminder
to anyone reading this
April 8th ☀️🌗🌏 don't forget
to wear shades
😎
He's right!!!!!!!
Some people have to reinvent their 🤔 thinking and vocabulary.
i know a label that does exactly this lol
I mentioned on another channel about
why it's so difficult to get into the music
world (I called that because you don't like
me using the word industry ) in the world
of sport if your good you make it , but
you could be a great songwriter and
never get a chance , so I would criticise
the people running it not the artists !
I write songs people like them but
you seem to walk down blind alleys .
I'm thinking of going to the far east .
God bless all .
❤❤❤❤❤❤
America itself is an industry brother.
America is becoming less Industrial every decade! but I hear Ya! Salute!
@@maximusxxi and how is that?
@@ralph8078 A lot of nation are far ahead in the number of factory work that we have access too. We don't have the same amount as we had in the golden era of our country. I wish we did though!
@@maximusxxifacts
It's over. The monetary system is over. The FDR New Deal is over
Can you say more?
🥇🥇
And also, it takes us back to the dawn of time when music was just music. There was no profit or fame from it and artists just made music for the love of it. If you want money then go get a job. Music was never an avenue meant to make loads of money.
I disagree we just made money on our own your right about streaming
Stay independent we make money off of vinyl, cassettes you have bandcamp
I know ppl get 100-150$ for vinyl overseas if you don’t understand the business of music you won’t make a profit #Stayindependent & make your own lane #fastdreams #blackrose coming soon
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Will Do! Thank you! Salute!
Technology!
So many great musicians out there getting ripped off. Sorry Maximus, but doing just "doing you're own thing" is not the answer to stop tech giants. Something has to change.
SIMPLE MUSIC BUSINESS & CREATIVITY SONGWRITING PRODUCTION PRO TOOLS MUSICIANSHIP ETC...
3 MAJORS UNIVERSAL WARNER SONY CONTROL 85% OF THE MARKET INDEPENDENT ARTIST LABELS 15% OF MARKET.....
JB.OK
I need that Adidas shirt though...
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yea that btc fire
Instead of gatekeeper these industry cats out here playing GAYkeeper! 03:37 compartmentalized is the word you were looking for, agree a thousand percent on everything said here!
Salute! Thanks Bro!
My guy, the "music industry" terminology is merely just a descriptor people use to define the business aspect of music-making. You're not meant to take it literally or try to conflate it with other industries that function very differently. If you simply type up "music industry definition" on Google it will tell you that "It's a market comprised of three main categories: live music, recording, and publishing" on one of the dropdown menus. By stating that the music industry is dying or thriving due to the performance in the market would be a fair thing to say.
So if you're someone who makes music for a living, you wouldn't be wrong to say that you work in the music industry no matter if you're working independently or with major studios. You're just overcomplicating the matter by stating that it's wrong. It's like me saying that purchasing a subscription on Netflix is technically not purchasing, because that would imply that you are acquiring (as in keep permanently) whatever you gain access to when in reality, it's a glorified rental service. Most people know this but they will still use the word anyway because that's just how it is.
I think you missed the point. I am referring to the changing of Hardware Distribution to Digital Distribution over the last two decades. It's way more money in Hard Disc Sells and in return more people gets to Eat off the Pie from Hard Disc Vs Digital. That's a real Industry. Everybody can Eat! That's Industry! Get People Paid!
@@maximusxxi Well I have no idea how they compare in terms of profit-making but I imagine both have their positives and negatives.
Perhaps selling physical units was a lot more lucrative than digital copies but the lack of convenience makes it impossible to go back to those old ways. I'm certain artists can still earn good money, especially since it's much more accessible to make music today than ever before.
In my opinion, the increase in competition is the most significant challenge for artists to gain recognition and revenue. Politics has also played a key role in the production process which may explain why the quality and outcome on all spectrums of music and other forms of entertainment has dwindled. But that's just my observation as a hobbyist as opposed to a professional who works in these fields.
Yeah, just like anything else. digitized electric world. It is sad, and doesnt have to be this way. Its almost all "pre thought out" for everyone, makes creativity in people be turned off and be dependent upon others creations and thoughts. Not much originality. Yet the devices are still cool. Kinda a weird combo.
Salute! Thank You!
Good info, video could of been way more concise though.
Another drunken ramble….
Gotta love CZcams 🤣🤣
Yep! Salute! Tune in for more Entertainment! Coming Soon!!!!!! Thank You!
music is propaganda, price to pay is just a psyop
Sound like a hater and mad
God Bless You!